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Prostatitis
The swelling and inflammation of the prostate gland (located beneath the bladder in men), making it difficult and painful to urinate.
Is a type of:Prostate diseases
How long it usually lasts:
Medium-term (lasts weeks to months)
How common is it?
Common
Common | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | |||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | Common | ||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Pelvis
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